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Ok so did a Rocky Racoon Crystal Lager a few months ago, cold lagered in primary then bottled after about 3 weeks, left bottles in cold garage for about 8 weeks, now that it is warming up should I keep them in fridge or is it ok to let them warm at room temp?

Well as I am still a new brewer, just having done my 10th batch so far. Not any full mash yet but some partials so far. My 2nd batch was a Coopers Irish Stout LME and following the instructions and my LHBS, I went with a can of Coopers dark LME and 6 cups of corn sugar, and a bit too much H2O...

Between me and my bud we bought 12 cases of 22oz bottles for about $14 each at the LHBS before making friends with one of the owners of the local Brewpub. After that we usually get 3 cases a week or so from him, all 22oz. or larger, course they are labled but no problem there. I walked out of...

I would say the last few bottles have been more carbonated to the point of fizzing up soon as you pop the cap. (glass bottles by the way) The directions said to let them sit for about two weeks after letting them settle for 2-3 days, but of course he opened a few after about a day, and it had a...

Well since I got my kit on new years eve all my brewing has been in 09. 50 gal so far. 2809 + 50 = 2859

So I got the boy his own soda making kit (Old Fashioned Homebrew Soda brand) at the homebrew supply, came with the 2oz cherry extract and a champagne yeast. Mixed it with the 4 gal of water sugar and added the yeast starter (whole packet) . Followed all the directions, bottled let sit for a...

O.K. so next batch I plan a Irish Stout with vanilla added. Now do I only use beans or are the extracts o.k. to use also? Looking for a subtle flavor at the end, not too overpowering buy you will know its there. Thanks.

Thanks all. Yeah Papinquack bout low 40's here today, and I am still waiting to make it down to Pittsburgh and do a brewery tour down there, especially the church brewery, haven't been down that way since my girlfriend moved up here last June.

Well not right on the lake, or I'd have one of them sweet houseboats but close enough. Erie, Pennsylvania. Just fell in to the homebrew addiction and can't say how much fun I am having so far, and how much I am learning. Been lurking round here for the last few months and finally got a...